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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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